We applied for an apartment and spent weeks reaching out, only to receive no notice that we were…read moredeclined. It's probably been a month and still no notice just took all of my roommates and guarantor's application fee. Even though it's only $ 20, it's the principle. We ended up applying for another unit, and it took the realtor three days to inform us what additional documentation was needed to approve our application, which he provided. 100% AVOID any listing by this group.

One months rent and all they did was deposit the check. Gave me a broken apartment door key so…read morecouldn't sleep there the first night. Didn't even give me a key for the actual building. Completely useless thiefs even in terms of the brokers fee swindle in nyc. superintendent of the building said the only thing boris ledvich does is deposit checks after doing little to no work. stopped answering messages after check was deposited. suggest all landlords and renters to give their business elsewhere if possible.

Michael was absolutely fantastic. Cannot recommend enough. He's really gone above and beyond and…read moreit's appreciated! Not only in finding me the right apartment, but making sure that I have everything I need to settle into my new home. He was quick to respond to email and I felt prioritized every step of the process.

I had a great experience working with Christian Darsan! He was helpful throughout my apartment…read moresearch and played a big part in helping me find a place to call home. I truly appreciate his time, patience, and effort in helping me secure my new apartment. Finding a home for myself and my daughter was a big deal, and I'm so grateful for his help in making it happen. Thank you, Christian, for helping us find our new home! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an apartment.

Elana Delafraz was extremely helpful in finding and securing my apartment. In particular, her…read moreresponsiveness and guidance made (a usually stressful) process smooth and straightforward. Would recommend to anyone in search of their next home.

Very knowledgeable, responsive and professional. NYC can be a challenging place to find the right…read moreapartment, Real NY's expertise helped me find a place that I absolutely love!

I cannot recommend Craig Paulson highly enough!…read more I was going through a very challenging personal situation when I started my apartment search, and Craig treated me with immense kindness, empathy, and respect from day one. He went above and beyond to show me a lovely apartment in Brooklyn--complete with a private backyard--owned by a wonderful mother-and-son landlord team. But what truly set Craig apart was his dedication: he was quick in responding to communications and stuck with me through the entire application process, guiding me through every detail until the keys were in my hand. His professionalism, patience, and genuine care turned a stressful time into a successful move. I am incredibly grateful for everything he did for me. If you need a real estate broker who is not only dedicated and sharp but truly cares about his clients as human beings, look no further than Craig Paulson!

We had the pleasure of working with Craig Paulson recently on an apartment search for my 21 year…read moreold daughter and friend. Craig was amazing. He spent a whole day with the girls on a search for the perfect apartment and neighborhood. They truly found it In the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The rental process was not easy but Craig stuck with it and did a ton of work behind the scenes to secure the property. The girls are so happy and so are the parents. Craig also made their day of apartment hunting super fun for them complete with a ride through the streets and park on City Bikes. I highly recommend Craig for any of your real estate needs.

My husband and I were connected with Vanessa Villaneuva through a Homelight Search and we are so…read moreblessed to have been connected with Vanessa. We just closed on our first home and we could not have gone through this process without Vanessa. Vanessa's negotiation skills are superb and she always listened to our concerns and did her best to get what we wanted. Vanessa was always responsive and really went above and beyond to help us get to our closing. I would recommend Vanessa over and over and over.

I began my search for a co-op/condo last summer. As with many buyers I was looking on one of the…read morepopular real estate websites, Vanessa responded to my inquiry of one of the properties I was interested in. Deciding to work with Vanessa and MVM Realty was the best decision that I could have made. As a first time home buyer the process was very unfamiliar and sometimes frustrating, but Vanessa was always very patient, professional and understanding. I had a very specific check list of what I was looking for in a new home and Vanessa did not stop showing me listings until we found the perfect place. As a first time home buyer there were many things that I did not know about the process, Vanessa made sure that my interest were always top priority. In the middle of my loan approval process my original lender decided they could not provide financing, Vanessa went out of her way to set me up with a new lender within the same week. From beginning to end Vanessa made sure the process went as smooth as possible for even down to prepping me for my Co-op board meeting. If your looking for a great agent to work with I highly recommend Vanessa Villanueva and MVM Realty Associates.

Harlem Property Management has been incredibly professional in helping us navigate a number of…read moremajor issues concerning the property. Having worked with them as a board member and a resident who recently faced a significant set of challenges in my unit, the management responded quickly and coordinated recovery efforts. having a responsive team is fantastic and I would recommend them in the highest possible regard.

I work with several Management Companies around NYC and Harlem Management is very responsive to my…read morequestions and inquiries in order to help my clients proceed with their real estate needs .

This review is for Milton Coste…read more I've had the pleasure of working with Milton on two separate occasions. The first time, helped me locate a no-fee 2BR Apt in no-time. I gave him a budget and while he told me that it was very strict, he asked me to check out a few places available. I was resigned to settle for a small 2BR; however, as I was checking out one of his recommended apts, he contacted me regarding a much larger 2BR which had just been placed on the market. I did the paper work the latter and received t the approval/keys in less than a business week. On the second occasion, after my roommate and I decided to part ways, I contacted Milton. To be honest, prior to doing this I had previously applied to another apt I had seen on Craigslist, but that deal went nowhere (Note to the reader: Stay away from Best Apartments Inc. They are very unprofessional and unethical). I informed Milton about my current budget, location, and moving date. He showed me around a few places and once I had settled on one, had me submit the application. I was approved the next day, and the lease was signed within the next 24Hrs. This apartment had a 15% broker fee, but I didn't mind paying it as Milton had come to my rescue (for free) in the past. I can't say enough good things about the guy. He's very professional, acts very quickly and will give you his honest opinion about an area or building. I highly recommend him.

We worked with Milton Coste who was very professional. He found us few nice options and was…read moremotivated to show us more. Unfortunately we decided not to continue with him because of an exhausted process with the building company that dragged into a whole week (we needed to move ASAP). He is a good broker to work with!

My experience working at Douglas Elliman has begun with a lovely friendly start. I am impressed by…read morethe scope and feeling tone of the company. I have received assistance from many professional brokers there. I already feel at home with special guidance from John Lawrence. He is an outstanding leader.

I would not recommend Brian Phillips at Douglas Elliman as a seller's agent -- working with him was…read morea nightmare from start to finish. Over the course of my apartment sale, it felt again and again like he was advocating for the buyer, not for me. I told him clearly and repeatedly that the sale was "as is," but he kept pushing back as though he didn't understand or simply chose to ignore me -- this same pattern ran through much of our interactions, with him just pushing and pushing. Communication was close to impossible. He told me four separate times over three weeks that he'd return my keys, and never did. Getting a status update was like pulling teeth -- at one point I had to ask the same question three days in a row before getting a response. When I raised these communication problems, he insisted there'd never been any issue, just ten days after telling me himself, "I'm not sure if we are on the same page." He also wasn't a reliable source of information. He reversed a confident statement about appraiser requirements within half an hour of making it. He called a smoke detector setup "sufficient," then reversed himself that same evening. He predicted a gas permit would take three weeks -- some of the delay was his recommended plumber's fault, but it still ran well past that estimate. He even claimed a pipe had "always" been outside the wall, which I know for a fact wasn't true. I fired him at one point over all this, but had to bring him back on since he was the agent who'd shown the unit to the buyer who ultimately purchased it. Shortly before closing, he pushed hard for a price reduction from $740,000 to $700,000 -- the deal eventually closed at $740,000 -- but he seemed to consistently argue for what the buyer wanted rather than holding firm on my behalf. If you're selling, I'd look elsewhere -- this was genuinely a horrible experience.

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This is the worse place ever. Management suck they expect people to work around there time even…read morewhen appointments are given. Things break down and the only time they may come to fix it is during inspection time. The toilets, sinks and tub constantly clogs up. I was even told one time to NOT put tissue in the toilet, to get a trash bag and throw the tissue in it after using the bathroom. The apartment's new renovations are cheap as hell. If you look/lean on the wall you'll go right through it and they would want to charge you to fix it. They have so much security but yet people are still outside with open containers smoking gambling and allegedly selling stuff. The community is horrible and there is just nothing pleasant to say about this place. Piss and all other types of fluids/liquids on the elevator floors spit on the elevator walls. I wouldn't recommend this complex to anyone especially for those of us who have to work and pay rent. This complex is nasty ghetto and down right horrible. I don't even invite people over. It's very depressing walking out of the building everyday to see the same nastiness going on everyday.

As I did not know any real estate agents in Brooklyn, I took a chance on-line where I found Donald…read moreLai to help my daughter find an apartment. The result was perfection : he instantly bonded with her and gained her confidence. He introduced her to a range of properties, quickly assessed her preferences and completed the search in two visits. My wife and I met him, when we acted as a sounding board for her on the final tour. She and we found Donald to be highly professional, knowledgable, thorough, personable and patient. His recommendations were totally on target. He also assisted in expediting the rigorous leasing process. We would unequivocally recommend as your real estate agent of choice in Brooklyn, as well has extending that recommendation throughout the City.

Worked with Donald to find a place to live in the NYC area. He is extremely professional,…read moreknowledgeable on the market and processes, and has strong connections to facilitate the search and buying process. Highlights: -Fast and concise communication -Quick turn and flexibility with last minute changes -Strong connections (legal teams, banks, etc.) and a great team to support -Had experience selling in a building we were looking at and was able to maneuver through the process to maximize negotiations for us -Positive attitude! Definitely one of the strong more seasoned real estate agents I've worked with. Thanks Donald!